Jesus told a parable about ten virgins to describe what the kingdom of heaven is like. He said they waited and waited with their lamps burning. Five wise virgins took extra oil but the other five didn't. The groom was delayed and all the virgins fell asleep. Then in the middle of the night the announcement came with a shout. "Here comes the groom! Come out to meet Him."

The virgins rose and trimmed their lamps, but the five foolish virgins came to the ones with more oil. "Give us some of your oil," they said.

The wise virgins replied, "There won't be enough for you and us. Go buy your own oil."

While they were gone, the groom came, and the five virgins who were prepared went into the wedding banquet. Then the door was shut.

After the five virgins purchased their oil, they came to the door and said, "Master, master, open up for us!" How terrible it must have been to be on the outside, begging to get in and then to hear the groom say, "I don't know you."Jesus said, "No one knows the day or the hour so be alert." Think About ItDo you think the five wise virgins were unfair not to share their oil? I have thought so, but the truth is, we don't get to heaven on another person's faith. Each person is accountable. Each person must be prepared for the day Jesus comes. How will you be ready? If you're not sure, read the Bible and pray. God will tell you.Pray About ItLord Jesus, strengthen our faith so it won't fade before you come. Let your light shine on us and prepare us for your return. Amen.

Leave a Reply.

AuthorSue Tornai Loeffler

I have taught Sunday school to young people for more than twenty years. God has recently laid something on my heart, and it is to write a devotional book for families that will teach them to pray together and for each other. That is how Talking With Jesus was born. Nothing is too big or too small for our Lord. He wants to be our closest Friend. We can trust Him with anything that concerns us.I hope you will visit often to read how the book is coming along and experience snippets of God's truth as you do.